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turf

1. turf \'t*rf\ \'t*rfs\ \'t*rvz\ \'t*r-fe-\ n or turfs or turves [ME, fr. 
   OE; akin to OHG zurba turf, Skt darbha tuft of grass] pl  often attrib  1: 
   the upper stratum of soil bound by grass and plant roots into a thick ma t; 
   also : a piece of this : SOD 2a: PEAT  2b: a piece of peat dried for fuel  
   3a: a track or course for horse racing  3b: the sport or business of horse 
   racing  - turfy aj
2. turf vt : to cover with turf